steven36 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Apps fingered in vanishing desktop snafu Updated The troubled Windows 10 April 2018 update is facing another issue, with some users losing access to their desktop after installing the new code. The problem, which first appeared in a posting on a Microsoft support forum on 14 May, has gained a bit of traction over the last two days with users taking to social media as they go through the three stages of installing this update: frustration, fury and despair. The affected users report that after accepting the request to "restart and install" Windows 10 and waiting the requisite hour or so for the update do its stuff, users can find themselves staring at a blank desktop with no icons. An alarming message stating that the Desktop file could not be accessed is then shown. The error suggests that something fishy has happened at a system file level. The Register spoke to Computer Cellar, an independent computer repair outfit in Durham, North Carolina, which took to Reddit to point the finger at the Avast antivirus application after spotting what appeared to be a commonality in the wave of complaints. The shop recommended that uninstalling the AV tool would likely be a good idea before letting the April 2018 Update loose on a working copy of Windows 10. Afflicted users have found that none of the Windows 10 built-in repair options deal with the issue and have had to resort to creating a fresh install of the operating system. Microsoft helpfully provides a tool to do this very thing, although you will need a working PC on hand to make it work – something that might be a problem if your only PC has been borked. Antivirus tools have long been a bit of a bête noire as far as Windows 10 has been concerned, with Microsoft chastising some vendors for making naughty calls to places where they shouldn't in the Windows kernel. Redmond also attracted the ire of Kaspersky for allegedly removing third-party antivirus software during updates – before the antivirus company backed down in August 2017. While the issue is relatively widespread, it does not appear to affect a catastrophic number of users. Windows 10 users who have already successfully installed the update are not affected. The Register asked Microsoft to discuss the matter and was told it is probing the situation. We also requested a comment from Avast. Updated to add A spokesperson for Avast told El Reg: Quote "We have tested this and couldn't identify any problems affecting Avast Antivirus consumer users specifically. Online user comments show that many are unfortunately experiencing problems updating to Windows 10 ‘1803’. We cannot rule out that a small number of Avast users may be having difficulties updating, too, but we don't see any indications that this is caused by Avast." Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliBean Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Feature update to Windows 10, version 1803 failed twice then stopped making attempts. Getting code 0xc1900101 Guess I have to do a new install for 1803 but going to wait for next major update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airstream_Bill Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Let it update 3 completely different Computers NO Problem. Very Old Desktop , Very Old Laptop and my New Laptop. Slick as a whistle other than took quite awhile on all of the computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, ChiliBean said: Getting code 0xc1900101 How To Fix Error 0xc1900101 When Updating Windows 10 https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/fix-error-0xc1900101-updating-windows-10/ I don't know I've not messed with upgrading windows in years every since i done upgrades to give me a digital Windows 10 lic 2015 i guess it was. I just do clean installs because I have Linux and Windows on the same hard drive on my windows PC. I know as long as you have that error it want upgrade unless you do a clean install or you could try that work around but that's a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorty6100 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 That is precisely why I clean install every time a new six month update comes along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4psb Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 3 computers, 2 on Windows 10 Pro, and 1 on Home. All updated without a problem and fairly quickly, less than 30 minutes. However, the 2 Pro computers have 2 problems. System Restore does not restore, error 0x80070005, Source: AppxStaging, Destination %ProgramFiles %WindowsApps. Tried to also use System Restore from Windows boot CD/USB stick, and get error Specify Which Windows Installation To Restore, Restart Computer, select Operating System, Then Select System Restore. I only have one operating system!!!!!!!!! The 2nd problem is that the Microsoft Store cannot download or update any apps, error 0x80070002, Something Happened To This App, We're Working To Fix The Problem. I wonder if they are connected, as the System Restore mentions the Windows Apps folder. I have tried all the various 'fixes' out there and none work. I also did a clean install on one of the Pro computers, and the problems still exist! The Windows 10 Home computer is fine, none of these problems. Maybe a bug in Windows 10 Pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlston Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Woody's take... Is Microsoft avoiding the Win10 (1803) upgrade on PCs running Avast? (Computerworld - Woody Leonhard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudboy Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 2 hours ago, p4psb said: 3 computers, 2 on Windows 10 Pro, and 1 on Home. All updated without a problem and fairly quickly, less than 30 minutes. However, the 2 Pro computers have 2 problems. System Restore does not restore, error 0x80070005, Source: AppxStaging, Destination %ProgramFiles %WindowsApps. Tried to also use System Restore from Windows boot CD/USB stick, and get error Specify Which Windows Installation To Restore, Restart Computer, select Operating System, Then Select System Restore. I only have one operating system!!!!!!!!! The 2nd problem is that the Microsoft Store cannot download or update any apps, error 0x80070002, Something Happened To This App, We're Working To Fix The Problem. I wonder if they are connected, as the System Restore mentions the Windows Apps folder. I have tried all the various 'fixes' out there and none work. I also did a clean install on one of the Pro computers, and the problems still exist! The Windows 10 Home computer is fine, none of these problems. Maybe a bug in Windows 10 Pro? Do happen to use Windows Firewall Control? Enabling secure rules in that can cause these very issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4psb Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, spudboy said: Do happen to use Windows Firewall Control? Enabling secure rules in that can cause these very issues. No, WFC not used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXR75 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1803 worst version of Windows 10 ever released I get a BSOD counted 3 times and sometimes black screen after restarting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliBean Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 After using Google, if finally found a solution that worked. I had to disable Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d in BIOS. Now it doesn't get stuck on windows icon after reboot and finishes the update to 1803. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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